evilThe highly anticipated adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, almost everywhere. The first half of the saga, released on Nov. 22, earned $114 million domestically in its opening weekend and has already generated some early Oscar buzz. Wicked: Part Two Set to premiere in November 2025.
Directed by John M. Chu, who also directed Crazy Rich AsianThe movie’s plot delves into the “true story” of Elphaba, the “Wicked Witch of the West” and Glinda the “Good Witch”, re-imagined from the classic book series and film. The Wizard of Oz. It stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, along with Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum as other residents of Oz.
From its backstory to its politics to understand why fans are “holding space” for it, follow along here for everything you need to know about the film.
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How did Elphaba become evil? There is a hidden message people keep missing.
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Why does the politics of evil seem so strangely timely?
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Wondering what’s in Wicked? We can help.
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Fans “hold space” for Wicked’s press tour
